Programme for weekly meetings
Mon, Jul 4th 2011 at 12:00 am -
July to September as recieved from Secretary John.
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Rotary Club of Newent & District CLUB PROGRAMME for July to September 2011 Presidential Year 2011/11 All meetings are at The Red Lion at 6.45pm for 7.00pm unless otherwise stated |
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Tuesday, 5th July Smarts Farm, Churcham O - David Rippe H - David Rippe
Wednesday, 13th July Australians Related pages...Council Minutesmore Minutes of council minutes 
Minutes of SGM held Tuesday 14th of Octobermore Minutes of SGM held 14th of October 2014 at the Red Lion Newent as issued by our Secretary Paddy 
A note from President Tim re our Carol Sevive 17th of December 2013more Our Christmas Carol Service Gorsley Chapel 17th of December 2013 
Highnam Players and Gloucestershire Young Carersmore A fine Performance from Highnam Players and £200 to Gloucestershire Young Carers see note from Secretary Paddy. 
Club Council Meetingmore Club Council Meeting 7.00pm Red Lion 
Newent Rugby Club - The Green Armymore Newent should be proud of the achievements of its fine Rugby Club. Saturday they play a semi final nationally should they win they will play the final at Twickenham. In Gloucester Division 1 they stand top WON ALL 18 AND 12 POINTS CLEAR OF THE SECOND! 
Kisumu Students Visit our Club 19/3/2013more A message as received from Tony Clark Teacher Newent Community School following the Kisumu students visit to our club for our meeting Tuesday the 3rd of March 2013 
An Episode In Lifemore Speaker Our member Barry Freeman Host President Richard. 
Rotary in New Zealandmore A Talk by our member Paul Lassman on Rotary in New Zealand 
Pune Update from Paul Chartermore Please see below Paul Charter's update on the work we are partnering in Pune India. Because I have left thi as a public photo gallery I cannot show any pictures of activity with yong ladies to meet request from our partnering club. Ray. 
Christmas Presentations - Organiser President Richardmore Christmas Presentations evening led by President Richard 
Carol Service Gorsley Chapel tuesday 18th December 2012more Our annual Club Carol Concert this year at Gorsley Chapel 18th of December 2012. 
Featherstone Cup Christmas Cake Competitionmore Students of Newent Community School. Christmas Cake Competition for the Featherstone Cup. 
Our Annual Students Public Speaking Contestmore Our Annual Students Public Speaking Contest always a great evening. Don't Miss it! Presiding on this evening SVP Tim Rosser.Judging panel Chairman Brian Robbins, working with Margaret Rippe and Rev. Pat Phillips. Minutes of SGM 2012more Minutes of SGM 2012 as provided by Secretary Paddy. 
Nobs Motor Rally September 2012more 4 great photos of this years Nobs Motor Rally from Secretary Paddy. 
Lets write the Clubs History!more Lets Write the Clubs History! Part1 Organised by David Rippe. 
Monmouth Rotary Raft Racemore You will no doubt recall our decision at the meeting on the 21st of August to delay our entry until Rotary year 2013 - 2014 
Peter Lane Golfmore The Peter Lane Memorial Golf Tournament A great couple of days Golf, the rain threatened then disapeared and it was Hot! Tough course. Worthy winner Secretary Paddy! Thanks to Garry for excellent organisation! Were next Paddy? O - Garry Martin 
Meeting 30th Octobermore C.I.D. Investigations Speaker Arthur Lowe. O - Mike Cook H - Paul Gurney 
Brian Walker A history of the Gloucester Aircraft Companymore Brian Walker Stonehouse Rotary Club. "The History of The Gloucester Aircraft Company". Brian has asked if we could pass round a pot so he can add contributions to his club's "End Polio Now" appeal. O - Ray Bell H - Paddy Roche 
Welland Steam Rally. PLEASE NOTE REVISED DATESmore Our Club Effort in support of this fine and very busy event by providing a team to assist with Gate Manning and at the same time assist in our charity fund raising efforts.Organiser Bill Reay. Please Help! 
Valuable Help from Wickes Store Gloucestermore Please see the short report below from, Secretary Paddy thanking Wickes Store Gloucester for their valuable help towords our efforts in Kisumu Kenya working with a team from Newent Community School. 
Visit of Saint Georges School Kenya Students.more An excellent and very moving meeting with a Talk by the head teacher of Saint Georges and a Performance of song and poetry by two Saint Georges Students 
Hand over dinner 26 of Junemore Our hand over Dinner 26th of June 2012. Very sorry the picture is very poor quality. Ray. 
Music on a Summer Eveningmore A Newent Rotary Club Special Event O - David Rippe H - Our President Richard. 
NOBS Car Rallymore NOBS. A very Special Sunday out and tour with your Motor whatever it might be.Full details in good time! this fine event will now take place on the 9th of September which leaves us clear to enter a team in the Monmouth Rotary Raft Race. O - John Fortnam 
Kids out 2012more A day out for disabled and disadvantaged children at the Dick Whittington Farm Park. 
Our Great Fun Jubilee Party!more What a Great Jubilee Party at Wedderburn House. 
Newent Rotarians Climb Croagh Patrickmore A team of Brave and adventurous Newent members and Partners gave it a go along with a large contingent from Gloucester Rotary North! 
Working in the Veg Gardenmore At work Improving and extending the Vegetable Garden at "The Chill Out Zone". 
Inner Wheel Conference April 2012more The National President Of Inner Wheel for 2011-2012 is Phyllis Charter a Member of Our Inner Wheel in Newent 
Picture of our Charity wishing Well at Three Shiresmore Thanks to Paddy for the picture. I have not been involved with this project but believe that Clive was largely responsible for construction. Many thanks to three Shires for the site. Eyecare Propject Pune Indiamore See full details of our work related to this project as provided by incoming president Bill 
Some pictures of our dragon boat racing team.more Pictures of our dragon boat racing team as supplied by President jeremy. Focus on the Crocusmore An RIBI initiative to focus attention on polio iradication by planting Crocus Bulbs in October so they are in flower for Rotary Day on the 23rd of February 2011 A Note from Secretary Brianmore A visit to RIBI website can provide lots of useful information. For example a full description of rotary insurance conditions. See Brians note Special Prospective Members Guest Nightmore On Tuesday the 28th of September we held a Special evening for prospective members see the short report from our Secretary Brian Below 
Planting Day for Focus on the Crocusmore A Host of Crocus where planted at Westbury Court Gardens and on a Grass bank in Newent 
Featherstone Memorial Student Cake Decoration Competitionmore Held in memory of Club Member Mike Featherstone. Taking part are the Students of Newent Community School Judged by a professional and president Bill Details of Revised Meeting venuemore Message received from Secretary Brian re updated Club Meeting venue from 10th of May 2011 Note from Incoming Seretary John setting out Programme Items for Julymore See Notes Below A message from our PresidentAn Excellent hand over dinner i am sure we are all looking forward to a new Rotary Yearmore Thanks to President Brian for picking up leadership at such short notice and for the excellent support provided by new secretary John.Pictures provided by Paddy. List of proposed activity for this Rotary Yearmore A listing received from secretary John setting out provisional information of proposed major events etc to assist your diary. Making a Donation to DECmore You will be aware of the famine in East Africa arising from failure of the rains for two years via this message from Rotary GB&I you can if you wish make a donation. The pictures of the conditions prevailing via T.V. i find quite horrifying.Ray. Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand - Rotary Hostingmore See copy of email recieved by President Brian giving details of a Rotary Hosting Programme for the Rugby World Cup. 
Copy of President Brian's Press Release on subject of Austrailian RFE Visitmore The District Rotary Friendship Exchange visit by the Australian Group was very successful including the hosting and special activity organised by our club. Thanks to our President and Fran and to all hosting members and event organisers 
DEC Horn of Africa Famine Appealmore The President of Newent Rotary Club Brian Robbins Confirms that the Club have sent £250 to the DEC Appeal. 
Welland Steam Rally our clubs involvementmore A team of club members led by Immediate Past President Bill Reay manned one of the gates to the event 
Proposal for a joint Project with the Rotary Club of Pune Ganeshkhind Indiamore See Below our President Brian Rpbbins Report on an excellent Joint Project to support a Boys Home in Pune India. 
Car Treasure Hunt Organised by Secretary Johnmore A great Evening hunting Clue's around South Herefordshire 
IMPORTANT Forward Planning a listing of dates for your diarymore Following our forward planning discussion in club on the 16th of August 2011 see below a list of dates for your diary as produced by President Brian. Stewart Gilbert - Past District Govenormore Will Talk about Rotary International Charities O - President Brian H - John Buckley Away Visit to - Last Nignt of the Proms Cheltenham Everymanmore Great evening we have enjoyed in the past organised by the Rotary Club of Cheltenham Sunrise.Council need confirmation that we will go as a club party. please confirm your interest. Big Charity Quiz Night at Newent School.more Please organise your team of 10 max. and see all details published by Secretary John. ALL Club Event. Club Christmas Partymore Big Fun Night Out with partners at Ross Golf Club, Don't miss it! Christmas Carol Service Yatton Churchmore Organised by President Brian. Don't Miss It. Club Christmas Party at Ross Golf Clubmore A Great Party with Partner's Don't Miss It! See Upcoming Details Club and Friends Carol Service at Yatton Churchmore Organised by President Brian Full Details to be provided shortly. 
Fond Memories of Rosie Kilburnmore Rosie Kilburn passed away 12th of September 2011 aged just 19. Rosie was nominated RIBI Young Citizen of the Year for her wonderful charity work via her Charitable Blog "The Knock on Effect" See the tribute below. God Bless Rosie. 
Tributes to Rosie Kilburnmore Rosie Kilburn RIBI Young Citizen of the year 2010 and nominated by Newent Rotary Club passed away on the 12th of September 2011 having achieved more in 19 years than most of us will achieve in a normal life span. 
A further Tribute to Rosie Kilburn RIBI Young Citizen of the Year 2010more See the Tribute below and visit Rosie's Blog "The Knock on Effect" IMPORTANT MESSAGE!more Proceedure to submit your apologies if you cannot make a meeting 
Our Presidents Ball Saturday the 31st of March 2012more See full details of our "Presidents Ball" in the notice by President Brian Below Charity Quizz 19th of November 2011more Message from Secretary John Hyndman thanking organising team and all giving their support for a great evening and an excellent result. 
Skittles! Little Old Newent Beat Top Team Gloucester By Two Pins!more See the Note below from Paddy re. our skittles victory in a Tense match by TWO PINS! Conclusion of SGM Plusmore Carry over of Items not concluded at SGM plus discussion forward planning and communication Confirmation of Events,Meetings Etc. over Christmas Periodmore Content of email as recieved from our Secretary re-confirming all activity over Christmas-New Year Period 
Skittles! More success for our team!more See Report from Paddy Roche 
Notes Prepared by our President Brian Robbinsmore These notes prepared by our Club President Brian Robbins briefly set out how the funds we raise during this Rotary year will be used on Charitable projects localy nationally and internationally. Story and Fellowship Evening!Don't Forget your Contributionmore Lets have lots of Laughs Fun and Fellowship! O-Tim Rosser H-Paul Gurney Committee Forward Planning Meetingmore Time to discuss past and proposed activity in committee before Chairman speaks to all Club members 
Club Presidents Ball!more Big Night out with President Brian and Fran at Penyard House! Put the date in your diary Now! 
Information From Secretary John re. Welsh Choir Concertmore Note regarding our chosen Welsh choir and soloist 
A Message from Secretary John Re. The Welsh Choir Concertmore See message! 
District Govenor elect messagemore Read the message posted on the district 1100 website by our Govenor Elect. 
Our Presidents Message to the Publicmore Our Club Presidents Message to any member of the Public Viewing our Website April 2012 
A Visit to Gloucester Cathedralmore Important Note!! this meeting is cancelled due to limited reponse during the bank holiday period! 
Our District Governer will visit our Clubmore Our district Governer will visit our club. O - Richard Cockroft H - Paddy Roche 
On the Thames with the Hereford Bullmore The story of the Wye Trow that took part in the Royal Pageant on the Thames. Speakers Jeremy Picton-Turbervill and Ian Hale. O - Brian Robbins. H - Mick Cook 
Morrisons Ross on Wye Bag Packing?more Bag Packing at Morrisons Store Ross on Wye Full details to be Provided shortly. O - Paul Lassman 
Curry and Fun Nightmore We are having a Curry and Fun Night this week! President Richard has kindly confirmed he will Organise and Host. 
Club Special General Meetingmore Our Club Special General Meeting 
World Affairs Seminar - Peace through Servicemore 2012 Rotary Youth World Affairs Seminar Students - Milwaukie USA. Rob Paulson (Tewkesbury) & Henry Cosh (Ledbury)will discuss their experience. Organiser - Paul Charter Host - Brian Robins 
Big Do Our 35th Aniversary Dinnermore Big night out Our 35th aniversary Dinner. Don't Miss this splendid evening. Host - Our President Richard O - Senior Vice President Tim. Please note as agreed at Council meeting this event moved to actual aniversary date which is Thursday 29th November!! 
Committee Meetings Eveningmore I am advised that this meeting will be one to assess our work in committee's. Please note update President Richard will preside. 
Our Christmas Carol Concertmore Our carol concert this year will be held at Gorsley Chapel (Near to the Road Maker Pub) Car parking at rear of Chapel. Start time 7.30pm. Please see Notes Below. 
Our Christmas Dinnermore Don't miss this very special Christmas Celebration at Ross Golf Club who always look after us in fine style. Excellent organisation by John Hyndman please see his all members emails and pay for your partner and any guests. 
No Meetingmore Because Its Christmas Day. Have a lovely Christmas Day with your family! 
No Meetingmore Because its New Years Day. And a very Happy New Year to All 
Rotary District 1100 Conference 2013more Our President Richard has indicated that he would like to see us make a special effort to have a good party this year in Torquay Devon. Please put the weekend dates in your diary. 
Our Presidents Ballmore Our Presidents Ball! Full datails to be provided in due course. But get the date in your diary Today! 
Saint Georges Day Dinnermore A special dinner date to celebrate our Patron Saint! Don't miss this celebration. 
Ivan Houston Memorial Skittles Matchmore Please Get this date in your diary now so we have a first class turn out. 
Club Away Weekendmore Our annual away weekend!Don't miss it.Please advise John H. of your availability Now! so he can arrange accomodation Tell you what from experience it's hard walking down Snowdon! But what a view. PLEASE SEE JH UPDATE BELOW 
Club A.G.M.more Our Club A.G.M. Always a very inportant meeting! 
Our Club Assemblymore Our Club Assembly at this very important meeting via our incoming President we discuss our plans for the upcoming Rotary Year. 
Our Hand Over Dinnermore Here we wind up yet another succesful Rotary Year! Get the date in your diary. 
Scatter Week 18th to 22nd February 2013more This is our week to Scatter to other clubs in our district. Please advise Secretary Paddy of your intent and make the club you are visiting aware of your intent. 
Open Dicussion - Led by SVP Timmore Discussion re. our plans for the upcoming Rotary Year, led by President Elect Tim. 
Club Council Meetingmore Club Council meeting at the Red Lion 7.00pm start 
Well done to our fine Quiz team win over Wychavon, Malvern and Worcestermore See message below from President Tim 
Results 2014 of Our Focus on the Crocus efforts in 2013more You will recall our efforts last Rotary Year on the "Focus on the Crocus" inituative. Hence some pictures of our spring display 2014 back to page above this...Club Council & Officer | |||||||||